Laser printers (non-impact printer)

• How the laser printer produces an image
  • A laser or LEDs make dots on a light sensitive drum
  • Toner (very tiny particles of plastic) stick to the drum where the dots where made
  • Paper is pressed against the drum and the toner is placed on the paper
  • The paper is heated and the toner melts into the paper
• Produces the highest quality printout
• For black and white printouts, very low cost per page
• Printout is permanent
• Color laser printers are still fairly expensive ($3,000 to $10,000)